Hi,
How are you? Burning and prickly sensation in skin all over the body exhibiting flare ups and remissions could be due to psychological stressors, structural or inflammatory disorders of the brain and cervical spine, fibromyalgia, thyroid dysfunction, B12 deficiency and certain rheumatological conditions etc.
I would suggest that you get a complete work up done for the above mentioned causes to come to a conclusion on this.
Best.
Hi Dr. Veena. I'm still having issues with these burning/stinging sensations while in the areas that I have occupied the most (house, car and work space), but I am able to find relief once I can get away from the areas, that seem to have whatever it is that's causing this, and cleaned up away from the house. Since the old belongings that had previously been a big issue were laundered in the house, the drier has also contributed in getting my clothes "recontaminated", but if I find something to wear that hasn't been through it I'm okay. I've also had the itchy sensations a few times, especially on my face and inside my ears, when opening a old book in a book store, so that may lead to something. It seems I'm best while outside in the fresh air.
I'm seeing my regular doctor this week and will check into a dermatologist to see if he/she can help figure out what is causing these reactions. It is definitely something that doesn't cause problems if I'm away from those areas that cause these issues, so it's really baffling.
Thanks for your response. :-)
It is probably a mold toxin. Look up trichothecene. From what we have experienced it stays with your stuff. Ammonia is the only thing that will stop it. We sprayed it all throughout our cars and it helped stop the burning.
@ Gary123
Your description is a good match for what I have been suffering since 2007. I characterize my problem as follows:
- Prickly and burning pain occurring when near to certain objects or in certain rooms.
- The problem can spread to new locations, for example after an affected object is transported to a previously problem-free location.
- Washing affected clothes does not completely rid them of the problem.
- Neither stress nor diet affect the problem.
- Humidity does affect the problem.
- There are few or no visible signs, but blood IgE's (an indicator of immune defense) are elevated.
- Family and friends are symptom-free.
In my case, my doctor suspects this is an unusual allergic response to a microorganism. My eczema may play a role.
I am trying to get in touch with others who have this problem. I encourage anyone with similar symptoms to send me a message. (Select My MedHelp / Inbox from the menu above.) Together we may be able to learn a little more about this thing.
After years of misery my Prickly, Crawly, Insanely itchy skin has been diagnosed as Mastocytosis (I saw an Allergist/Immunologist). It's rare and definitely was not good news since there is no cure and the long term prognosis is similar to Lupus. I am currently taking a combination of allergy medications and getting Xolair injections which help with the itching some.Cold Packs also seem to give me temporary relief when things get really bad.The positive thing about finally getting a correct diagnosis is knowing that a variety of health issues I've suffered from have a cause and I'm not a hypochondriac or neurotic.
I had this burning skin sensation last October fora 3 weeks. I also had watery stinging eyes and sore throat. Went to allergist,acupuncture and Primary who gave me Pregnisone which made me crazy. Even tried herbal treatments and had blood Work. One day it disappeared.
But thisO it returned again. I was pissed ,not an Dby whim went to drug store and got Claritin
It's actually taken me years of researching to get here. First it's good to know you are not the only person experiencing this problem. It's the sensation of burning skin with no redness, swelling, hives, bumps or anything which is difficult to explain. I believe in my case it's related to mold toxins in the air, on fabrics, paper, the floor, perhaps ceiling. Whatever it is, it multiplies and does not easily come out of clothing. Ammonia/vinegar will help in the wash. Isolating your clothing and repeated washings. There's a difference between what products work on porous and non porous surfaces. Could be mold spores (which most HEPA) air purifiers will capture or it's Mycotoxins, which will pass through.
Most definitely whatever it is will move with you, remain in your clothes, papers, bedding, upholster, cardboard, baskets, wood, plants and soil, and anything that's not metal, or glass. Moving, opening, shaking items will release them. The skin burning is an allergic reaction, I'm not sure though if it's actually something that comes in contact with the skin, or more of a neurological reaction. The only way to identify what it is exactly, is to have environmental testing done in your home. This can be very expensive. Also I have found that of all things Johnson and Johnson Newborn baby wash is soothing. It doesn't bother anyone else in the environment; and I don't have the problem outside of the environment. I've been fine and just opened a plastic storage bin, and feel my skin burning. What's worse it's usually in the same exact area. It's a nightmare!!